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Paper cut-outs of people's heads and the Earth. Each of the items is wrinkled and overlaps those to the right of it. Each of the faces is cut from paper, which is reflective of the diverse skin colors of the human race. The Earth is cut from blue and green papers. All of the faces are pointed to the right, showing the concept of working together for progress.

This world is diverse for a reason (article)

Diversity is not only what makes the universe beautiful,
it is what makes it thrive.

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A beautiful double string of imperfect pearls with three small, gol beads between each pair of pearls. The necklace is laid out in the shape of the infinity symbol. They sit atop a heavy red fabric with a pattern made of dark triangles and light diamonds.

Layers (article)

Sometimes life is your oyster.

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Black Lives Matter protests. Supporters are marching through the streets of London protesting the death of George Floyd. LONDON- 03 JUNE, 2020

What does being “Woke” mean? (article)

Being “woke” means remaining alert to racial prejudice and discrimination and being willing to stand up against oppression and seek justice and reconciliation.

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A young black woman sits on a gray sofa in a modern living room. She appears peaceful and stress-free while relaxing at home.

A Meaningful Life (article)

The definition of living a meaningful life
will differ for each person.

To some it may be to strive
for a form of greatness.
To others it may be
to make it through each day.

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A whitetail deer doe is walking through the water, across a small pond.

The clarity I seek is regarding how to remain calm
amidst the storms swirling round about me,
how to be of help and live compassionately
towards those in most dire need,
those who may not appreciate or understand
the choices I make each day.

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The words "Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion" are revealed on white paper, behind torn and peeled purple paper in the foreground.

A Beginner’s Guide for Allies

9 things we can do to be better allies.

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A grey wolf peeks out from behind a birch tree.

Sometimes… (article)

Sometimes I feel like a sheep in wolves clothing.

In our formative years,
we all change certain aspects of our behavior
in order to better fit in with others.
We all compromise in different ways
so we can ease tension with those around us.
We give up parts of ourselves,
thinking it will make things easier.
It seldom does.

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A young woman lies inside a large book, using a branch to prop it open, and reads by flashlight under a night sky.

Did I just have an epiphany? I think I did. (article)

I woke up around three o’clock in the morning, again.
This time it was with the realization that I,
or at least the characters in my stories,
live in the past.

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